Imaging the Messier Objects Remotely from Your Laptop

Len Adam (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

IX, 520 Seiten

2018 | 1st ed. 2018
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-65384-6 (ISBN)

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This is a guide for anyone interested in practical astronomy but intimidated by the idea of investing in a telescope. It explores the world of remote observing, which requires nothing more than a laptop and an Internet connection. The book aims to make readers comfortable navigating the plethora of online equipment at their disposal and to show that a challenge like imaging the Messier objects can be fun, simple, and achievable for all.
In this text, all 110 Messier objects are discussed, each one remotely imaged with clear instructions on what telescope and camera combinations give the best results. Common astronomical phrases and units are all explained and illustrated to help newcomers get a grasp of terminology. Tidbits of history and quotes from Messier and other astronomers round out this beginner-friendly read, which also features a handy Quick Reference Image Library.

Len Adam holds a BSc degree from the University of Manchester. He has been a keen amateur astronomer for many years, using his backyard domed observatory in the UK and taking frequent trips with his truck full of equipment to observe in clear sky sites in southern Spain. He concentrates mainly on deep sky objects and has a particular interest in supernovae and star clusters. He has used remote telescopes in the USA, Europe and Australia to image nebulae, clusters, galaxies, supernovae and comets. He is the co-author (with J.R. Nowicki ) of one book, Digital Circuits, published by Edward Arnold (Butterworth-Heinemann) in 1990.

Preface.- Part 1: Background and Resources.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Observatories and Telescopes.- Part 2: The 110 Messier Objects: Images and Corresponding Data.- Chapter 3: Messier 1 to Messier 36.- Chapter 4: Messier 37 to Messier 74.- Chapter 5: Messier 75 to Messier 110.- Chapter 6: Quick Reference Image Library.- Index.

Erscheinungsdatum	13.03.2018
Reihe/Serie	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Zusatzinfo	IX, 520 p. 479 illus., 245 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	923 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik
Schlagworte	AstroCamp • Astronomy, Observations and Techniques • Astronomy, space & time • Astronomy, space & time • CCD cameras and laptop integration • CCD imaging and laptops • Computer use in amateur astronomy • Exposure time for deep sky imaging • Imaging messier objects as amateur • Messier charts for amateurs • Messier objects via remote telescope • Messier observing on a computer • New Mexico Skies • Physics and Astronomy • Popular astronomy & space • Popular astronomy & space • Popular science • Popular Science in Astronomy • Siding Spring Observatory • Sierra Remote Observatory
ISBN-10	3-319-65384-9 / 3319653849
ISBN-13	978-3-319-65384-6 / 9783319653846
Zustand	Neuware